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The Acolytehas proven to be the most divisive entry in theStar Warsfranchise, with fans almost entirely turning their back on the High Republic series. Created by Leslye Headland, the series stars actress Dafne Keen in the role of Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon. The actress is primarily known for playing X-23 in 2017’sLogan.
Despite the criticisms aimed at Headland’s show, she deserves credit for putting the spotlight back on Keen. Following the show’s most recent fifth episode, fans took to social media to praise Keen’s performance in the series. At the same time, they also demanded the actress return to Marvel movies. Here is why Leslye Headland deserves credit for making Dafne Keen shine inThe Acolyte.
Fans React toLoganStar Dafne Keen’s Role inThe Acolyte
InThe Acolyte, actressDafne Keenplays the role of Jedi Padawan Jecki Lon. She is a half-human, half-Theelin trained by Master Sol. Keen previously playedthe role of Marvel Comics character X-23/Laurain 2017’sLogan. She also starred in the fantasy drama seriesHis Dark Materials.
Fans took to social media to discuss Keen’s performance in theStar Warsseries, which is arguably her most high-profile role since her debut inLogan. Here is what fans had to say about Keen’sThe Acolyterole on X (formerly Twitter).
I say just bring her back as X-23 and she can grow into being full on Wolverine in the movies
— Blerd Central (@BlerdCentral)August 01, 2025
I hope they bring her back to be Laura. She was great, i don’t care that it isn’t the version we saw, i just think she would kill it and the blue and yellow always looked better on X-23.
— Eric (@Foxhound2931)July 23, 2025
Literally should just let her play X-23 as the X-men enter the MCU, we need it!
— ▪︎-|A|-▪︎drian (@akperdue)July 28, 2025
She really has done well in her role with what they have given her so far. I hope she survives and we see the Character in future Projects.
— Joseホセ デジェサス (@Kairi_HoHo)July 11, 2025
Gave up the claws for a lightsaber I dig it
— Jei (@ATXJei)June 24, 2025
As the tweets indicate, fans were elated to see Keen in the role of a Jedi in theStar Warsuniverse.
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While some fans were excited to see which direction her character inThe Acolytewent, most fans demanded that she be reintroduced as X-23 in the MCU. It is evident thatThe Acolytehas given Keen the much-deserved appreciation from Marvel andStar Warsfans.
Leslye Headland Deserves Credit For Making Dafne Keen Shine inThe Acolyte
The AcolyteshowrunnerLeslye Headlanddeserves at least some credit for recognizing the quality of Dafne Keen’s acting and casting her in the series. The showrunner has made several creative choices that have earned the ire ofStar Warsfans.
Among those decisions was the depiction of the Force-sensitive Witch coven and their creation of Mae and Osha. Similarly, the inclusion of Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi was also poorly received by fans alongside the handling of the Sith’s presence.
As a result of these creative choices, Headland hasfaced heavy criticism from fansfor disrespecting the existingStar Warscanon and mishandling the lore created by George Lucas. However, the casting of Keen as Jecki isn’t one of these poorly received creative choices.
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Keen’s solid performance, along with her epic lightsaber moment in the fifth episode, will likely cement the character as a fan favorite, proving Headland got at least something right with the series. However, the fifth episode ends in tragedy for Keen’s character as Jecki is killed off in a duel with the mysterious Sith.
The Acolyteis streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
